Sanskrit goddess zrii biography

According to the Hindu religion, Shakti (Sanskrit: meaning force, power or energy) refers to the active, creative and dynamic feminine principle in the universe that is often personified as a Goddess, as well as a God's female aspect or consort (Zaenher 1966).^[1]

In some systems of Hindu thought, Shakti may also be worshiped as the supreme being and principle of the universe ultimately responsible for the creation of the phenomenal world.

The concept of Shakti, as both divine energy and as the goddess is of great importance within Tantric philosophy and practice, which places much reverence on the feminine principle of creation.

Etymology

Shakti derives from the Sanskrit verbal root shak, which means "to have potential" or "to be able" (Goldman 2004)